46 U.S.C. § 40703

Effective date of rates

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Notwithstanding section 40501(e) of this title and except for service contracts, a rate, charge, classification, rule, or regulation of a controlled carrier may not become effective, without special permission of the Federal Maritime Commission, until the 30th day after publication.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A. v. FMC, 141 F.4th 222 (D.C. Cir. 2025).
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A. v. FMC, 141 F.4th 222 (D.C. Cir. 2025). “It has included no such language here that would indicate its intent to override the Commission’s general discovery procedure provided for in other sections of the Act.”
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